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Ireland / Postage stamps
Irish stamp pays tribute to Somme dead
Ireland has publicly acknowledged its British military past by issuing a stamp commemorating, for the first time, those who died at the battle of the Somme in 1916.
Next week the Irish government will break fresh ground by staging a state ceremony at the Islandbridge war memorial in Dublin to remember the thousands of Irishmen and those from the Ulster Division who perished in one of the bloodiest engagements of the first world war.
For decades those in the republic who volunteered to serve with British forces during the first and second world wars kept silent about their experience and received no recognition. Poppies were rarely worn on Remembrance Day.
Public praise was reserved for those who participated in the "blood sacrifice" of the 1916 Easter uprising and the war of independence which led to the withdrawal of British troops and the foundation of the Irish state.
The ending of Northern Ireland's Troubles, however, has initiated a period of cross-border reconciliation and renewed interest in those Irish men and women whose military service was sidelined by republican versions of history.
Launching the programme to honour the 90th anniversary of the Somme, the Irish prime minister, Bertie Ahern, said it reflected "the shared history and shared experience of the people of this island, from all traditions, in the year of 1916.
"The battle of the Somme saw many young Irish men tragically lose their lives. It is fitting that their sacrifice is remembered. It is important that the history of all of the people of this island is acknowledged and commemorated in an appropriate and respectful manner."
The 75 cent Irish stamp shows a painting, entitled The Battle of the Somme - Attack of the Ulster Division. Earlier this spring the Irish government held the first state parade in Dublin for more than 35 years commemorating the Easter uprising.
Both the 36th (Ulster) Division and the 16th (Irish) Division took part in the battle of the Somme. Politicians at the time hoped the common experience of unionists and nationalists fighting alongside one another would heal rifts at home.
Many Irishmen volunteered for service in the belief - encouraged by the nationalist leader, John Redmond - that their participation would force the London government to grant home rule.
Earlier this year a war memorial was unveiled in Waterford to remember those who died in the trenches of the first world war. Among them was Private John Condon, a 14-year-old boy who lied to recruiting officers that he was aged 18. He was killed at the second battle of Ypres. Owen Bowcott Ireland correspondent
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An Post welcomes Pope Francis with two new stamps
Last time round, the stamp commemorating the Pope's visit to Ireland proved to be one of the most popular ever issued by An Post. The two stamps recently presented by the Postal Service are promised to in strong demand. These bright items mark not only the next Pope Francis` visit but also the World Meeting of Families. The 1 euro stamp features Francis with a dove taking flight, while the 1.50 euro stamp has a family walking together on the beach.
Around 500,000 people are expected to descend on the Irish capital for the Aug. 21-26 World Meeting of Families, the largest event in the country since John Paul II visited the island in 1979. Francis will attend the final two days of the event. The visit of Pope Francis and the World Meeting of Families will bring pilgrims and attendees to Dublin from across the globe.
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Anger over Irish decision to honor “mass murderer” Che Guevara with stamp
Cuban American journalist asks why “a man who went to Cuba to kill and failed in everything he did” is honored
A Cuban-American radio host and Irish politicians have called on An Post, Ireland’s postal service, to explain their decision to launch a €1 stamp featuring a portrait of Che Guevara by Irish artist Jim Fitzpatrick.
Ninoska Perez Castellón, a prominent member of the Cuban exile community in Miami and radio host, told RTE’s "Morning Ireland" show, the stamp honoring Che Guevara would “celebrate a man who slaughtered so many people.”
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RMS Leinster disaster remembered on new Irish stamp from An Post
Staff of An Post, Ireland's post office, observed a minute’s silence in memory of their postal colleagues who lost their lives aboard the RMS Leinster 100 years ago on 10 October, 1918, whilst a new stamp has also been issued
Whether delivering or sorting mail or serving customers at Post Office counters, over 9,000 post office staff paused to remember the 21 postal sorters who were among more than 500 people killed when the RMS Leinster was torpedoed by a German submarine and sank within sight of Dun Laoghaire. The event is
Ireland's worst maritime disaster.
The sinking of the Leinster was the greatest tragedy of either World War on Irish soil or in Irish waters. The postal staff were at work in the ship’s mailroom when tragedy struck.
An Post have also issued a commemorative stamp, unveiled at the official State commemoration event in Dun Laoghaire.
The stamp features a painting by Irish artist Brian Palm and a special First Day Cover envelope (FDC) has also been made available (from irishstamps.ie and in Dublin’s GPO and main post offices across Ireland).
An Post also commissioned a special performance at Dun Laoghaire’s Pavilion Theatre in which the story of the RMS Leinster will be remembered through music and dramatised readings.
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